A Conversation on Black Hair Care Abroad

Travel is entirely rewarding. However, the most rewarding thing about traveling while black is meeting other black travelers who connect with you on such a deep, understanding level when it comes to yo’ natural hair. Girl, I know. These straight-haired girls can’t relate (sorry y’all, next time). While traveling through Europe and meeting people from all walks of life was quite the experience, I’ve always felt a little left out because I didn’t have anyone to connect with when it came to my natural coils. Sometimes, I’ll have a bad hair day and I just need someone to tell me, “Girl… what’s going on with yo’ head” instead of hearing blissful compliments like, “Your hair looks great,” after I say it’s not. Traveling through places without an ounce of black hair in sight can be taunting, and at times, I found myself alone…until I found a sista that lifted my spirits the minute we started conversing.

This month, I had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with Travel Blogger, The Sojournies, about her natural hair maintenance, go-to products, condescending commentary, and advice. Read all about TheSojournies and how she rocks her natural hair in each country-of-choice.

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With a childhood full of USA travel and journaling, Sojourner combined these passions by creating "Sojournies" in 2015 during a semester in Spain. She continued her travel writing as a Fulbright Fellow and AmeriCorps member, documenting her experiences as a black woman, budget traveler, and professional. Now, as a grad student studying International Social Work, she shares all her travel tips to encourage readers to fulfill their own life journeys.

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Why Sojournies

A semester learning Spanish in Granada, Spain motivated me to write publicly for the first time. A year teaching English in Logroño, Spain helped solidify my authentic voice as a writer and experience-seeker. Now, Sojournies is a platform for students and career-driven professionals who want to create an abundant life that includes travel. From researching flights to finding the best places to eat, Sojournies provides resources on how to navigate this ever-changing world while staying true to yourself and not quitting your job.